In celebration of Earth Day 2020, and to help promote wise land stewardship in an effort to protect our valuable surface waters, the New England Chapter of the North American Lake Management Society is hosting this spring webinar to focus on things you can do to help restore and promote healthy shoreland habitat. This webinar […]
Coronavirus Update: In view of the general disruption being caused by the changes forced by the COVID-19 pandemic, we have postponed the CyanoHABs Stakeholder Meeting from Wed 25th March to a tentative date of Wed 22nd April. This meeting will be conducted via the electronic networking platform Zoom. There will not be a physical gathering. […]
This one-day class is meant for pond owners, pond managers, landscape architects, engineers and anyone involved with the design, management or maintenance of ponds! It is structured to help you make the proper decisions regarding the appearance, function or up-keep of your pond. Starting with design, learn how to build a pond, including the construction […]
Since 2015 the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has invested over $900,000 in its Healthy Lakes & Rivers initiative (www.healthylakeswi.com). This surface water grant funds installation of 5 best practices with nearly 1000 projects completed on about 100 lakes to date. Pamela Toshner will share a program overview, including technical assistance and promotional tools, and […]
1. Water Treatment Plant Evaluation Protocol for HABs. This presentation will summarize an optional protocol for water treatment plants that want to evaluate their ability to optimize treatment for cyanobacteria and cyanotoxins. The protocol was developed in partnership with Ohio EPA through the course of four pilot comprehensive performance evaluations (CPEs). Evaluations are intended to be comprehensive, […]
During this time of social distancing, SOLitude is excited to offer a digital learning opportunity. Freshwater lakes and ponds are precious resources that we cannot take for granted. If left unmanaged, the effects of erosion can damage your shorelines, present a danger to residents and pets, and lead to serious and costly water quality issues. […]
Join Jim Paruk, Mark Pokras, and our own Susan Gallo for a Q and A session that will cover all you ever wanted to know about loons in Maine. Ask your questions live during the webinar, or you can send them ahead of time to info@mainelakessociety.org.
This free educational webinar will explore the St. Johns River Water Management District and how they are working to protect our water resources across the district. Learn more about some of the projects occurring across the district to improve water quality, recharge the aquifer, and protect our natural systems. Finally you will learn how you […]
Counties and SWCD's are working to develop watershed-based comprehensive local water plans across Minnesota. In the past year two watersheds in the lake rich north-central part of the state have completed their plans and are now moving into implementation. The plans focus on long-term protection of private forest lands. The plans prioritize lakes, then target […]
Join lakefront property owners, lake managers, researchers, and government officials from around the state for the New York State Federation of Lake Associations' 37th annual gathering of people dedicated to protecting and improving New York’s lakes. The Fort William Henry Hotel and Conference Center in beautiful Lake George, NY provides a perfect setting for a […]
